Steve Pantazis knew he wanted to be a writer after purchasing The Hobbit with his allowance money when he was eight. A lover of all things Tolkien, he emulated the author in a number of stories throughout his young adult years. He got the opportunity to pay homage to his hero by penning a spoof on a rejection letter to the author, published in Writer’s Digest November-December 2013 issue.   

When he is not dabbling with words, Steve runs a small software firm, set in sunny, warm San Diego. He enjoys exploring the great outdoors, and using his culinary skills to create feasts for his better half, who has affectionately named him “Love Chef.”   

Steve has written four novels, the latest set in the same universe as his award-winning short story, “Switch,” published in the Writers of the Future anthology, Volume 31. He believes this is a stepping stone toward getting his Sci-Fi novel, Godnet, published. He hopes to someday entertain the masses with his love of the craft.